Navigating criminal justice cooperation: A French perspective on EU framework decisions
| Published date | 30 April 2024 |
| DOI | http://doi.org/10.1177/20662203241247668 |
| Author | Daniel Danglades,Emmanuelle Laudic-Baron |
| Date | 30 April 2024 |
| Subject Matter | Practice Brief |
Practice Brief
European Journal of Probation
2024, Vol. 16(1) 93–104
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Navigating criminal justice
cooperation: A French
perspective on EU framework
decisions
Daniel Danglades
French Prison and Probation Services, French Ministry of Justice, France
Emmanuelle Laudic-Baron
The National School for the Judiciary, France
Abstract
This article provides a nuanced exploration of the implications of EU criminal justice
cooperation, particularly within French probation and judicial services. Focusing on EU
Framework Decisions 2008/947/JAI and 2009/829/JAI, the article delves into their impact
and adaptation in France, offering insights into challenges, adaptations, and practical
considerations from the French standpoint. The article contextualises the implications of
EU Framework Decisions by integrating valuable insights from the French probation and
judicial services. Statistical data and case analyses illustrate practical challenges and ap-
plications within the French criminal justice landscape. The article highlights specific
challenges faced within the French criminal justice system, such as prison overcrowding
and the treatment of foreign nationals. It emphasises enhanced communication, trust, and
collaboration among stakeholders within the European criminal justice system. Ad-
dressing the adaptation of EU Framework Decisions in France, the article navigates the
complexities involved in aligning European law with national legislation and the delicate
balance required to maintain sovereignty while embracing cooperative legal frameworks.
The nuanced cultural perspectives permeating the French criminal justice landscape are
examined to comprehensively understand the unique challenges and adaptations within
the French context. The article also discusses the paradox between establishing European
probation standards and the challenges in building trust among probation officers and
stakeholders across European nations, offering potential strategies for improvement in
European criminal justice cooperation. In conclusion, this article provides valuable
Corresponding author:
Daniel Danglades, French Prison and Probation Services, French Ministry of Justice, Paris, France and Board
Member of Confederation of European Probation (CEP), 13 Place Vendˆ
ome, Paris 75042, France.
Email: daniel.danglades@justice.gouv.fr
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